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BRIEFS
January 27, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • ILWU dockers stage LA protest march, PMA responds
  • Confidential data could be disclosed with new EU shipper rules
  • Oil prices to rise again by summer as producers slow output
  • Engine trouble pips bunker costs as No 1 low sulphur problem
  • Box weight verification mandate takes effect next year
  • Union Pacific 2014 profit up 18pc to US$5.2 billion, sales up 9pc
  • Ghana opens 7 bids to build, operate US$1.5 billion Tema CT
  • Freight derails in Winnipeg at rush hour, no injuries, no leaks
  • Deutsche Post to pay new DHL hires less than old ones
  • Partnering with DSME, Oman Drydock enters newbuilding world
  • China Airlines expects good cargo year, orders new aircraft
  • IATA: Cargo confidence carries into 2015, but yields expected to decline
  • Maximus to start Europe-Mideast outsize cargo service
  • MASkargo installs cloud operational management system

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 26, 2015
  • APM Terminals' equipment investments continue at Algeciras & Apapa
  • DB Schenker & Maersk Line sign six-year agreement to reduce CO2 emissions from ocean freight
  • EU court strikes down sanctions against Iranian shipping companies
  • Pentalver to develop permanent box depot at DP World London Gateway
  • PSA International handles increased volume in 2014
  • Slow pace of global economic recovery not helping shipping
  • Stakeholders urged to begin preparing for container weight verification
  • Three European ports host one of the world's largest boxships
  • Bidder for dry bulk handling at Kolkata Port
  • Essar Ports' Q3 FY15 net profit up 5 pc
  • SC gives green signal to Vizhinjam port project
  • E-commerce fuels warehousing, office space demand
  • India to open Attari check post for exports from Afghanistan
  • Multimodal cargo hub at Nagpur to get fresh boost
  • Railways sees rise in freight earnings, traffic
  • Australia eager to sign FTA with India
  • Duty on man-made fibres needs change: Textile Dept
  • Forex reserves hit all-time high of $ 322 bn
  • Germany keen to boost ties with Indian SMEs
  • India to improve ease of doing business, says Sitharaman
  • India to lead South Asian economic growth in 2015
  • N. N. Kumar to be Chief Guest at CONquest 2015 on March 17 in Delhi

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Helping traffic to move in Nairobi
  • New track and trace package from Zim
  • Wider highway across Canada due in 2016
  • Aviation policy heavyweight joins US A4A
  • KCS increases car load volume
  • Austria's watchdogs hand out fines
  • CAL Cargo initiates weekly flights to Cyprus
  • SVG CEO retires in style
  • Nordcargo renamed DB Schenker Rail Italia
  • Cosco out of the red
  • LOT launches cargo service to North America
  • Post-shipment verifications prove their worth
  • Hapag-Lloyd and DNV GL to work on MRV

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 26, 2015
  • US box port crisis worsens
    Congestion and delays at US West Coast container terminals could last well beyond a labour contract settlement, a prominent shipper group representative has warned. Bruce Carlton, president of the Virginia-based National Industrial Transportation League, maintained that operations on the waterfront
  • Keel laying for Transnet dredger
    It will be the largest trailing suction dredger (TSHD) in Africa and is being built for South Africa's Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) by Netherlands-based Royal IHC. The third dredger to be built for TNPA's Dredging Services division by IHC, the as-yet-unnamed 5,500m³ TSHD is part of a
  • Port Saint John seeks C$38M for dredging
    The proposed dredging programme to deepen the main channel and the berths alongside the container terminal at Port Saint John in New Brunswick will cost approximately C$38M ($30.573M), a company spokeswoman has told IHS Maritime. She added that the dredging would take about three years and could
  • IMO captures black carbon
    A definition of black carbon has been agreed upon at the IMO sub-committee level, which environmentalists hope might lead to the banning of heavy fuel oil in the Arctic. The definition will allow the IMO to develop ways of measuring black carbon to support data collection. Welcoming the "long
  • Fire breaks out on Olsen cruise ship Boudicca
    An engine room fire broke out at about 4am yesterday aboard the Fred Olsen cruise ship Boudicca while it was sailing off the coast of Casablanca, Morocco. There were no injuries to any of Boudicca's 784 guests and 356 crew members, according to a company statement released today. It added, "There
  • Greek shipowners calm in face of Syriza win
    Following the results of the general election on 25 January, Greek shipowners are waiting calmly for the new government led by the left-wing anti-austerity party Syriza to announce its policies on the shipping sector. The new administration is expected to end the autonomy of the shipping ministry
  • Container ship supply to exceed demand until 2018
    The supply of container shipping capacity is likely to exceed demand for at least three more years, according to Drewry, the London-based consultancy. "The industry has remained in a very long market trough since the index fell to 90 points in 2009, and there is very little light at the end
  • Updated: Union condemns shrinking UK training funds
    Government funding to train UK seafarers has reduced year on year "in real terms", maritime union Nautilus International has warned. Although the 2014-15 funding, at GBP15M (USD22.7M), is the highest it has ever been, Nautilus said this amount will cover barely 20% of course expenses. "The funding
  • Lightweight composite approved for ship use
    In a major breakthrough heralding the increased application of fibre-reinforced composite in place of steel material, the Swedish SP Technical Research Centre has secured approval for its use in the replacement of steel hatches on a SOLAS compliant vessel. The approval, which came from the flag
  • Marlink VSAT for Van Oord fleet
    Dutch dredging and offshore contractor Van Oord is to fit customised Marlink very small aperture terminal (VSAT) services to its fleet, aiming to install equipment on 30 vessels by the end of 2015. "Most of the fleet will have the service," a Van Oord spokeswoman confirmed to IHS
  • Yemen chaos spreads towards Red Sea chokepoint
    Oil-exporting countries of the Arabian Gulf are watching anxiously as the security situation in Yemen continues to deteriorate in the wake of US-backed President Hadi's resignation on Thursday. The previous day, the port of Aden was closed as Houthi rebels briefly seized control of the
  • Capesize influx puts ship scrap prices under pressure
    A growing number of Capesizes being sold for demolition is exerting downward pressure on ship scrap prices. As many as 10 Capesizes are already on the market and many of these are headed towards Bangladesh and Pakistan. Dubai-based cash buyer Global Marketing Systems said, "Much of the tonnage
  • Dockers' union drops opposition to Mombasa privatisation
    Kenya's Dock Workers Union (DWU) has modified its long-held opposition to private operation of Mombasa port's new container terminal. The union now says it will support a government plan to hand the Second Container Terminal to a private operator after completion of the new berths,
  • Terrorist 'infiltration' threat adds to Mediterranean migrant fears
    Former Libyan finance minister Ali Tarhouni used the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to warn that Islamic State militants are controlling migrant crossings from Libya and may be infiltrating Europe-bound migrant vessels. Quoted in the Malta Independent, Tarhouni said: "Europe is
  • A*STAR signs MoU to improve ship efficiency
    Singapore-based A*STAR's Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sembcorp Marine, University of Glasgow and University of Glasgow Singapore to improve the design of large ocean-going vessels. The three-year MoU will involve new hull designs
  • Ten missing in 'hit-and-run' collision
    Ten Chinese fishermen are missing after an unidentified cargo ship collided with their vessel off the South Korean resort island Jeju. Three surviving fishermen from the vessel told South Korean Coast Guard officials that the cargo ship sailed away after colliding into their vessel's starboard
  • China reports 36M tonne slump in coal imports last year
    China's total imports of bituminous and other coal for 2014 stood at 135.2M tonnes, an 11% year-on-year fall of 36M tonnes, latest statistics from China's customs authorities showed. This is the first time China's annual coal imports have declined in the past six years - but the
  • Sri Lanka probes floating armoury
    Sri Lanka has banned the head of a private maritime security company from leaving the country because of investigations into a floating armoury it operated off Galle port. On a police request, a Colombo court ordered the temporary confiscation of the passport of Nissanka Senadhipathi, chairman of
  • MES to deliver gantry cranes to New Priok port
    Japanese shipbuilder Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (MES) has received orders for its gantry cranes from the PT New Priok Container Terminal. MES said it will deliver eight units of its Mitsui-Paceco Portainer ship-to-shore (STS) gantry cranes and 20 units of Mitsui-Paceco Transtainer
  • Capesize influx puts ship scrap prices under pressure
    A growing number of Capesizes being sold for demolition is exerting downward pressure on ship scrap prices. As many as 10 Capesizes are already on the market and many of these are headed towards Bangladesh and Pakistan. Dubai-based cash buyer Global Marketing Systems said, "Much of the
  • Bulker detained in Singapore after charter dispute
    A Liberia-flagged bulk carrier was arrested in Singapore following an ongoing chartering dispute between Dubai-based MUR Shipping and Greece-based Phoenix Shipping & Trading. The 48,913 dwt Intrepid, owned by Phoenix Shipping and Trading was arrested after MUR Shipping filed documents seeking
  • DNVGL calls for transparent accident data sharing
    DNVGL's maritime CEO, Tor Svensen, believes that "legal fear" is stopping shipowners from sharing critical "lessons learned" from serious accidents. Speaking to IHS Maritime, Svensen said that while he would not "specifically say" that lawyers are warning

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 26, 2015
  • Irving gets AOPS build contract, is surface combatant prime
  • Spanish shipbuilder forms Brazilian subsidiary
  • Harvey Gulf to outsource IHM documentation management
  • Havyard takes controlling stake in Norwegian Electric
  • Rementowa cuts steel for first in BC Ferries' LNG trio

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 26, 2015
  • City council nod gives green light to Port of Everett waterfront project
  • Department of Homeland Security releases trade-related statistics
  • AAPA teaming with MarAd for trade routes conference
  • Georgia Ports Authority sees growth in 2014 numbers
  • Carmen Loberg named to new term on Vancouver Fraser Port Authority board

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 26, 2015
  • UASC invests in reefer boxes
    Dubai-based carrier says it will make further investments in its fleet this year
  • Cost of ocean transport down on last year despite sulphur regulation
    Declining fuel prices mean container transport costs are lower than in 2014, even though low-sulphur fuel requirements have come into force
  • Egypt to ramp up LNG imports to meet domestic energy needs
    Some 75 cargoes said to be required by Egypt over about two years, with a Hoegh FSRU receiving the first imports into the country in a matter of weeks
  • Product tanker Tosca in $18m sale and charter back deal
    Innovative deal as interest builds in secondhand medium range tankers
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries says its new orders fell 28% in 2014
    South Korean shipbuilder suffers worst performances in almost all sectors
  • CSSC lands $312m loan from Cexim to finance 18,000 teu boxships
    Move supports China's bid to compete in ultra size boxship class
  • Weapons rental claims investigated by BIMCO
    PMSCs accused of breaking law by leasing guns
  • It's all about growth for VLGCs
    New ships, new cargoes: a new-look gas carrier industry
  • Emergency anchorages set up as LA/Long Beach delays worsen
    Marine Exchange activates contingency plans to cope with gridlock in the harbour
  • Cosco Group records $799m pre-tax profits in 2014
    China's largest shipping group reveres loss on government-sponsored fleet renewal
  • Hong Kong will deliver low-sulphur fuel law this year
    An official says city is drafting legislation that it aims to pass mid-year
  • The extraordinary power of buoyancy
    The use of air to lift heavy weights has become an important tool in the hands of the heavylift sector

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 26, 2015
  • ILWU, PMA reach tentative agreement on chassis maintenance and repair
    Negotiators for the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union have reached a tentative agreement on the chassis maintenance and repair issue that has been the major roadblock to reaching a new waterfront contract at West Coast ports. PMA spokesman Steve Getzug said on Monday that the tentative...
  • WTO agreement advances on US formal acceptance
    The U.S. formally accepted a landmark World Trade Organization agreement that could cut the cost of trade by up to 15 percent and inject up to $1 trillion into the global economy, providing a much-needed boost to sluggish international trade growth. U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman on Friday delivered the letter...
  • US West Coast port pileup added to UPS holiday troubles
    Congestion and delays at U.S. West Coast ports contributed to UPS's high holiday transportation costs, cutting into the company's fourth quarter earnings and underscoring the broad impact of the ongoing longshore labor dispute on U.S. distribution networks. UPS, the largest U.S. transport operator, lowered its earnings guidance for 2014 and the...
  • Huge winter storm closes terminals at Port of NY-NJ
    Marine terminals at the Port of New York and New Jersey, the largest East Coast container port, will close early today and remain closed Tuesday as the entire Northeast braces for a winter storm of historic proportions. The wintry onslaught is expected to bring as much as 3 feet of snow,...
  • Dockers' union drops opposition to Mombasa privatization
    Kenya's Dock Workers Union has modified its long-held opposition to private operation of Mombasa port's new container terminal. The union now says it will support a government plan to hand the Second Container Terminal to a private operator after completion of new berths, scheduled for March 2016. Private operation was a...
  • Diversions lead to double-digit growth at India non-major ports
    Cargo volumes at non-major, also known as minor, ports in India expanded at nearly three times the pace of throughput at "major" ports owned by the federal government, reflecting rerouting of traffic to avoid ongoing congestion problems at certain major ports. According to port statistics compiled by JOC.com, non-major ports, which...
  • Hong Kong's largest air freight terminal has strong finish to solid year
    HONG KONG - Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd. (Hactl) ended a solid 2014 by recording its strongest quarter of the year as Asia's air freight sector continued its robust recovery.The largest air freight terminal in Hong Kong handled 491,476 tons from October through December, up 4.9 percent on the...
  • Alliances to shake up Asia-North Europe market share, Drewry says
    Alliance services in the Asia-North Europe trade, end-January 2015.The new carrier mega-alliances are set to shake up market share on the key Asia-North Europe liner trade while shippers will benefit from a greater choice of services, and probably lower freight rates, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants.The 2M Alliance of Maersk...
  • Cosco back in black with $800 million profit
    HONG KONG - China's largest shipping company, China Ocean Shipping (Group) Co., sailed back to profit in 2014 after three loss-making years, according to mainland media.Cosco Chairman Ma Zehua said in an interview with state-run Xinhua news agency that the group had last year made a profit of $807 million,...
  • Global shipping body slams EC 'short-cut' advance filing proposal
    HONG KONG - A European Commission proposal calling for carriers and forwarders to identify the buyers and sellers of imported goods in their customs filings has been slammed by the World Shipping Council (WSC).The EC is in the final stages of rewriting the European Union's advance cargo data reporting requirements...
  • China focuses attention on Omani port of Sohar
    More than $15 billion has been invested in the Omani port of Sohar and its free zone.HONG KONG - The development of Oman's Sohar Port and Freezone and its links to the Arabian Peninsula and Gulf nations have placed the port city firmly on China's radar as it works to...
  • Shanghai warehouse supply to rise sharply this year, Colliers says
    HONG KONG - An estimated 10 million square feet of warehousing space will be completed in the Shanghai area this year, with one-third of the new developments located in the city's bonded areas, according to global real estate firm Colliers International. Driving growth in the logistics warehouse sector is the rise...
  • SingPost buys New Zealand forwarder to boost regional network
    HONG KONG - SingPost has acquired a 90 percent stake in New Zealand forwarder Famous Pacific Shipping as the regional e-commerce logistics specialist expands its Asia-Pacific footprint.The Singapore-based company paid an initial amount of $2.7 million for the stake through its forwarding subsidiary Famous Holdings, and after the net profit...
  • New capacity plans risk India ports becoming 'stacking yards'
    HONG KONG - Only 60-70 percent of India's port capacity was currently being utilized, and that issue should be addressed before the country embarked on ambitious new port projects, according to Visakhapatnam port chairman M.T. Krishna Babu.Babu was addressing a two-day East Coast Maritime Business summit in the port city...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 26, 2015
  • Investors lose interest
    The appetite for equities that offer exposure to certain segments of the shipping industry appears to be subsiding, according to an analyst at Arctic Securities.
  • Storage deals for 20
    Oil traders have fixed at least 20 tankers for floating storage, an analyst at Canaccord Genuity said today as he warned that spot market strength may shift the trend.
  • Karamanlis sells Hellenic stake
    Hellenic Carriers has seen one of its largest shareholders surrender his stake in the company as he was elected MP in yesterday's Greek elections.
  • Three hurt in fire
    Three people have been injured in a fire on an Indonesian cargoship in Surabaya.
  • PNSC defends record
    Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has denied delaying vessels lifting cargoes for Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and says it is still owed money for journeys already completed.
  • Deltadiep released
    An Intership Navigation cargoship has been released by Guyana nearly three weeks after drugs were found on board.
  • ING raises Boskalis
    Royal Boskalis Westminster has seen its status upgraded to "buy" from ING, two weeks after it increased its stake in offshore shipping company Fugro.
  • Sino-Global in tanker move
    Nasdaq-listed Sino-Global Shipping America has made a move into tanker ownership with a second-hand deal in Hong Kong.
  • Havyard takes over NES
    Norwegian shipbuilder Havyard Group has taken control of ship technology company Norwegian Electric Systems (NES).
  • More than 1,000 scrapped
    More than 1,000 ships were scrapped worldwide during 2014, according to data released from NGO Shipbreaking Platform.
  • Bulker repairs continue
    Repairs are being carried out on a Chilean bulker that suffered hull cracks after grounding at the end of last year.
  • Piracy conference called off
    An anti-piracy conference was called off in Las Vegas due to a dispute between a workers' union and the venue, Red Rocks Casino.
  • ITF targeting Asia
    The ITF union is sending out teams of inspectors to check crew pay and conditions in Asia this week.
  • ICTSI in debt swap
    Philippines port operator ICTSI has offered shareholders a chance to swap current outstanding notes with new debt maturing later.
  • HHI orders slump
    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has revealed a 28% dive in orders during 2014, but the marine business fell by only 7.66%.
  • GSI profit to jump
    Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) is forecasting a "substantial increase" in earnings for 2014 after it sold non-core operations.
  • Vinalines debt sold
    A group of lenders to Vinalines is selling debt worth VND 2 trillion ($93bn) to a state assets agency.
  • West Africa waits
    A new $60m West African shipping line backed by Nigeria has yet to materialise despite a promise it would be up and running in December.
  • Cosco back in black
    Chinese state giant Cosco has returned to profit after three years of losses, according to chairman Ma Zehua.
  • Bimco to vet dry ports
    Bimco is calling on shipping companies to participate in its new vetting system for dry bulk terminals.
  • Vietnam tanker released
    Vietnam's PV Trans Oil and Jalvahan Ship Trading look to have settled their differences over an alleged chartering dispute.
  • Syriza heading for victory
    Syriza, Greece's radical left-wing coalition party, is poised to form the country's next government, early exit polls show.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 26, 2015
  • News Flash: Winter storm threatens to snarl freight networks
  • Port of Oakland calls severely impacted by LA/LB congestion
  • U.S. Customs extends authority of some CEEs
  • BIS revises rules to reflect U.S.-India Bilateral Understanding
  • U.S. formally accepts WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
  • Industry concerned about EU changes to advance cargo data rules
  • Study highlights economic benefits of modern U.S. inland waterways
  • ZIM starts sensitive cargo monitoring service
  • Ships stack up outside Los Angeles and Long Beach
  • E-retailers struggling with cost of delivery and logistics investment
  • SeaLand opens for business in South Florida
  • ITC: Chinese solar panels harm U.S. makers
  • SUA applauds ITC's second look at Mexican sugar import investigations

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 26, 2015
  • OPEC: Oil 'will not' fall to $20
    'The price will not go to $20 or $25, I think the price will stay at where we are now,' says Secretary-General.
  • NY, NJ terminals to shutdown as winter storm approaches
    Expected to close around 3:30 p.m. (local time) on Monday, port authority says.
  • Chief engineers swicthing fuels 'too early'
    Korean Register says new software will help more cost effective ECA compliance.
  • ECA awareness campaign launching next month
    PSC inspectors will focus on informing crew about the new sulphur limits.
  • 'Eco' ship launched
    Ship design will contribute to shipbuilder reducing CO2 output.
  • Fujairah's Oil Terminal 3 could be in operation next year
    Terminal will handle small vessels and bunker barges.
  • Hong Kong official: Emissions law this year
    Regional extension to law is 'being explored'.
  • Trader departs Termoil
    Company has offices across east Mediterranean region.
  • Bunker demand helps drive China fuel oil imports
    Venezuela is China's top supplier.
  • Engine certificate, not fuel type, to demonstrate ECA NOx compliance
    IMO working on circular to explain how the NOx Tier III compliance process will work for LNG fuelled engines.
  • Singapore: 'Many people are bearish'
    'Sagging crude oil prices' undermine demand.
  • Hempel brings new product to market
    Which is responding to customer demands.
  • Court hearing of Titan Petrochemicals delayed
    Date has been pushed back to March 13.
  • Chinese shipping giant back in profit
    Company decreases total fuel bill by $400 million in 2014.
  • Sri Lanka: 'New approach needed to boost bunkering sector'
    Official urges authorities to look into price adjustments.
  • Staff moves at Petrobras in London
    Previous employee is now 'retired', according to the company.
  • Bunker storage facility starts up at UK port
    Geos Group goes physical at Great Yarmouth.
  • Cheaper bunkers undermine case for super-sized ships
    German chief executive reviewing invest decisions on big tonnage.
  • Falmouth bunker bonanza shows no sign of abating
    How long the bunkering bonanza will continue is the million-dollar question.
  • Emissions-reduction device to enter marine market
    Device aimed a small diesel powered ships.
  • Oil prices to rebound, says Total's CEO
    To a higher level than before the current price crash.
  • African player boosts Mauritius bunker supplies
    Vivo Energy Mauritius adds barge to fleet.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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